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Ford Flex vs. Ford Freestyle Powertrain and Chassis Reliability by Model Generation

Results are for year ending June 30, 2018. Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
Year and Model % of Average Repair Frequency  
2013 - 2018 Ford Flex Reliability by Generation2013 - 2018 Ford Flex
51.142857142857% Best 127% Worst
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2009 - 2012 Ford Flex Reliability by Generation2009 - 2012 Ford Flex
55.142857142857% Best 134% Worst
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2005 - 2006 Ford Freestyle Reliability by Generation2005 - 2006 Ford Freestyle
14.571428571429% Best 63% Worst
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Ford Flex

Ford Flex Reliability And Durability: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Pushing 98,000 miles. $300 wheel bearing is biggest/only problem so far. full 2009 Ford Flex review
Ford Flex Reliability And Durability: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic AWD
Bummed out about the heating system.....not enough heat !!!! Set at 90 degrees, but it never gets there. When vehicle stopped in traffic, air temp in full heat position delines very noticeably...have had it to dealership twice for this problem, both und full 2009 Ford Flex review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Ford Flex

Ford Flex Reliability And Durability: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Pushing 98,000 miles. $300 wheel bearing is biggest/only problem so far. full 2009 Ford Flex review
Ford Flex Reliability And Durability: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic AWD
Bummed out about the heating system.....not enough heat !!!! Set at 90 degrees, but it never gets there. When vehicle stopped in traffic, air temp in full heat position delines very noticeably...have had it to dealership twice for this problem, both und full 2009 Ford Flex review